Dear Barb: I am 23 years old and in my final year of university. My problem is my mother. I want to move out when I’m finished school, but my mom wants me to stay with her. My father died five years ago and I didn’t mind living at home for a while since it… Read more »
Dear Barb: My sister and I have always been close. When I got married I was anxious for her to get married so we would have children close in age. Fortunately my sister got married two years after I did and today we both have two young children who are close in age. Well, things… Read more »
Dear Barb: I am a single woman in my early thirties. I have never been married, but have had lots of relationships. I would like to marry and have a family, but I’m having a hard time finding the right man. I recently met a man that I feel an attraction to. We get along… Read more »
Dear Barb: My husband and I have two small children and due to the tough economic times we are finding it hard to make ends meet, let alone save for the future. This will be the first year that we will not be able to go on a vacation. Even though our children are young,… Read more »
Dear Barb: I am a first-year university student, living on my own for the first time. My roommate is a friend that I grew up with and this is also his first time living away from home. I can’t think of an easy way to say this, but my roommate is a slob! He leaves… Read more »
Dear Barb: My father is 55 years old and has been widowed for several years. He didn’t date for a long time after my mother passed away and I know he was very lonely. The problem is that now he is dating indiscriminately. When I go to his apartment I find women’s clothes, makeup, etc…. Read more »
Dear Barb: I am a 35-year-old mother, student, and part-time worker. I am so busy that I find I don’t have any time for exercise. Do you know of anything I could do to get toned up quickly for summer? I also have to mention that I do have a history of back problems. Krista… Read more »
This article originally appeared March 21, 2008, in issue 1612. He sat in the corner of the room, looking out the window. From his hospital bed he could see the crimson leaves waiting to drop to the ground. It was late fall and he knew this would be his last season on this earth. Though… Read more »
Summer is finally here and we all want to get out and enjoy the sunshine. However, as we are undoubtedly aware, the sun poses serious risks to our health, and skin cancer has been on the increase in Canada for the last 30 years. According to Health Canada, in 2005 there were approximately 78,000 new… Read more »
Migraines are described as extremely painful, throbbing headaches. They can last from a few hours to a few days and can occur daily, monthly, or sometimes disappear for years at a time. Estimates suggest that 15 per cent of the population suffers from migraine headaches and three times as many women as men experience migraines…. Read more »